Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 22:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 22:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 22:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus knew that some people were trying to trick Him with their mean plans. He called them "hypocrites" because they pretended to be good, but really, they were not being honest or nice.

Matthew 22:17: But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, [ye] hypocrites?

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

This verse emphasizes serving only one master, whereas Matthew 22:17 discusses the acceptance of paying tribute to another authority (Caesar).

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse suggests submission to governing authorities as they are ordained by God, contrasting with questioning the legitimacy of paying such authority in Matthew 22:17.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse speaks against covetousness and reliance on material wealth, contradicting the concern with monetary tribute in Matthew 22:17.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Luke 16:13

Similar to Matthew 6:24, it warns against serving two masters, which can be seen as contradictory to the idea of giving tribute to Caesar in Matthew 22:17.

Luke 16:13: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse emphasizes obeying God rather than men, which may contradict the idea of paying tribute to human authorities as discussed in Matthew 22:17.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Paradox #1

This verse presents a situation involving taxes and authority. A possible moral conflict here is between obeying government laws and higher moral or religious principles. Some might see a contradiction in following secular rules while maintaining spiritual integrity. People could struggle with deciding whether loyalty to human laws conflicts with loyalty to divine values.

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